# The Vault vs LockBox

The clearest difference is rating: LockBox at 4.5 against The Vault's 3.7. LockBox also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.2). The Vault's advantage is review sentiment (65% vs 46%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Vault sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and LockBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LockBox holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 162 and 117 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of The Vault's written reviews are positive against 46% of LockBox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Vault | LockBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-vault-security-made-easy/id436982968/reviews) | **[4.5 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockbox-offline-secured-vault/id1491886281/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **162** | 117 |
| Positive reviews | **64.5% of reviews** | 46.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [BestApps BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/329677410) | [sohan vanani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1132808642) |

## What reviewers say

### The Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-vault-security-made-easy/id436982968)

Securely store passwords, documents, and sensitive information with 256-bit AES encryption. Keep digital copies of important items like passports and credit cards, and access them easily from your device.

**Highlights:** 256-bit AES encryption, Secure document storage, Password management, Store photos and GIFs, Store office documents, Automatic secure backups, Import data from other apps

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| theVault Import | $1.99 | one-time |
| theVault Export | $1.99 | one-time |
| theVault Secure Backup & Restore | $1.99 | one-time |
| theVault securePDF | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hidden Folders | $4.99 | one-time |
| SecureShare | $4.99 | one-time |
| InterNote Links | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rich Text Formatting | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Vault Secure Synchronization | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Vault - Password AutoFill | $9.99 | one-time |


### LockBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockbox-offline-secured-vault/id1491886281)

Securely store passwords, notes, photos, videos, and documents with PIN and fingerprint authentication. This offline app offers military-grade encryption and unlimited storage for your private files, ensuring your data remains protected without internet access.

**Highlights:** Unlimited password storage, Secure notes and bank account details, Photo and video vault, Fingerprint authentication, Offline functionality, File previews within the app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Pro Version | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Vault free?

The Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LockBox free?

LockBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Vault or LockBox?

LockBox is rated higher. The Vault averages 3.7 out of 5 from 162 ratings, while LockBox averages 4.5 from 117 ratings.

### Do The Vault or LockBox have ads?

Neither The Vault nor LockBox shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*